Looking in magazines at different styles is
a good start, but it is easy to become absorbed in a particular
style, and you may be disappointed if when you try that design on
it doesn’t suit you. Therefore when looking in magazines just
remember that they are models and are there to sell the dress, which
is bound to look good on them as it is likely to have been designed
around them.
One of my best Wedding Dress buying tips is to
sit down and think of the type of clothes that you feel comfortable
in, i.e. do you like to show off your arms, do you like wearing
clothes that cling to the body or do you prefer something that flares?
Be honest with yourself. If you know that something
clingy does not suit you, don’t go for a wedding dress that
outlines your body, and if you don’t like your bum, then don’t
go for a dress that makes it 10 times bigger! You don’t want
to ruin your day by continually asking “does my bum look big
in this!”
It’s a good idea to draw a simple outline
of the ideal dress that you are looking for, as this gives you a
good starting point. Whatever dress you try on you will not be completely
happy with it if it is not what you had in mind. However always
bear in mind that you may not find anything that is exactly what
you expected.
The next step is to go to different stores and
try on various style of dresses so you can find out which suits
you best, i.e if you want an all in one, or a skirt and bodice,
or if the design that suits you is an ‘A’ Line. It is
important to always keep an open mind. You have to be willing to
try most things, so you know what really does look good.
And here is the clue
Buying a dress that is suitable for you is what
is most important. It is easy to be put in a situation where you
feel pressurised into buying a dress that you do not feel 100% comfortable
in. Try to avoid places where store assistants are there to offer
advice to begin with. Try stores where you can go in and try dresses
on without any pressure, then when you know what suits you, and
what style feels comfortable and you are ready to buy you are more
likely to welcome comments from staff. Bear in mind store assistants
are there to sell something to you, so make sure you go in prepared,
and preferably take along someone with you, so you don’t feel
pushed into making a decision. Never buy anything if you are not
100% comfortable in it, you are centre of attention on your wedding
day so people will be looking at you and taking photographs, so
be certain you are happy with what you look like. Your dress should
make you feel like a princess, and that’s how you should feel
on your day.
Prices on the high street range in price and
I strongly advise that you search on the internet for companies
that make them to order, as you will find that this will cut the
cost, I managed to get my dress for £80 custom made, on the
high street dresses range from about £350 up to £2000
depending on where you go.
Although it is your big day, it is important
to remember that if you search around your dress does not have to
cost you nearly a fifth of your wedding budget, you are able to
look stunning and feel great and have enough left over to upgrade
your honeymoon suite!
